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Our Programs
- Literacy programs
  Providing resources and support to help children living with disadvantage achieve the required reading standard.
- Technology programs
  Providing children and young people living with disadvantage with the critical skills, access, and equipment they need.
- Numeracy programs
  We support early years educators and community professionals in building foundational math skills in children under their care.
- Learning for Life
  Learning for Life is an innovative, evidence-based program that supports students throughout their education to achieve positive long-term outcomes for young people experiencing disadvantage.
- Mentoring programs
  Mentoring programs for students living with disadvantage that provide the encouragement they need to build aspirations for their future.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs
  Our work engages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in learning through education, life skills and role models, promoting culturally responsive practice.
Our learning support and mentoring programs in 90 Australian communities directly help children in need achieve their goals through education.
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- Ways to fundraise
  Learn about fundraising and give back to the community with The Smith Family.
- Volunteer with us
  Share your skills to help Australian children in need transform their lives through education.
- Corporate partnerships
  Corporate partnerships give young Australians in need the chance to change their futures through educational support. Discover how you can join forces with The Smith Family to create a mutually-beneficial, impactful partnership.
- Careers
  We aim to provide a working environment where staff and volunteers have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
- Events
  Participate in events and activities that support young Australians experiencing disadvantage.
- VIEW Clubs of Australia
  Learn about VIEW, a leading women’s volunteer organisation and support network with over 13,000 members, across Australia.
Ways to Give
- Sponsor a child
  Through child sponsorship, you will be matched to an Australian child in need, helping to support the cost of their school essentials.
- A gift in your will
  Ensure that future generations of Australian children have the support they need to make the most of their education.
- Monthly donation
  Become a monthly donor and provide continual support throughout all stages of a child's education.
- Philanthropic giving
  Through your philanthropy, you can ensure that young Australians impacted by poverty get the education that all children deserve.
- Single donation
  Your donation will help young Australians in need by providing access to our Learning for Life education support programs.
- Workplace giving
  Making small, regular donations to The Smith Family through Workplace Giving is an easy way to help change the lives of young Australians living in poverty.
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Jackson and Edward almost gave up at school

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/susans-story

Susan knew education was her sons' path to a better life. Read more how sponsorship changed her sons' learning journey.

Mason’s struggles have inspired music with meaning

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/masons-story

His sponsor gave Mason the opportunity to pursue his dream. Find out how.

Bobby learnt the importance of education from his parents

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/bobbys-story

With her sponsor beside her, Tiba is unstoppable

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/tibas-story

After settling in Australia, Tiba faced challenges at school, but with the support of our donors, her journey transformed. Today, she’s building a life filled with confidence and hope, free from fear and hesitation.

After fleeing war, a sponsor helped Sarive triumph

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After fleeing war in the Congo and five years in a refugee camp, Sarive’s family settled in Australia. They struggled to build a new life. School was hard for Sarive. Read more.

Meet Quynhi

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SmArts ArtCastle leaves an impression on Aila-Dawn

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See how Smith Family supporters helped Aila-Dawn to ‘awaken her artist within’ and sharpen her focus on achieving her goal of a creative career

Ahmad is achieving big things at university – and his sponsor is right beside him

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/ahmads-story

Sponsored since primary school, Ahmad is achieving big things at university.

Dedicated to making a difference

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/tinas-story

As a refugee fleeing war, Tina had experienced more hardship by age seven than most people do in a lifetime. The Learning for Life program supported Tina to unlock an exciting world of learning as she adjusted to her new life in Australia

Zac’s reconnecting with reading

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/sponsored-students/zac-and-sandras-story

Thanks to your support, Zac now has what he needs to thrive at school.

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